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National Painting Museum, Art museum in Vişnezade district, Istanbul, Turkey.

The National Palaces Painting Museum occupies the Crown Prince Residence within Dolmabahçe Palace, displaying over 200 paintings across 11 exhibition sections.

The building, constructed in 1856, served as Istanbul Art and Sculpture Museum until 2010 when renovations began to transform it into the current museum.

The museum collection includes works from Ottoman painters like Şeker Ahmed Pasha and Osman Hamdi Bey, alongside European artists who served as court painters.

The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with differentiated admission fees for local and international guests.

The Ceremony Hall contains an exclusive collection of paintings by Russian artist Ivan Aivazovsky, reflecting the Ottoman court's appreciation for international art.

Location: Vişnezade

Address: Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Sarayı, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Phone: +902122369000

GPS coordinates: 41.03967,29.00270

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:44

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